Banana Cream Pie Bars
Creamy, dreamy, and utterly satisfying, these Banana Cream Pie Bars combine all the beloved flavors of a classic banana cream pie into an easy-to-make, shareable dessert. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious banana pudding, fresh banana slices, and a cloud-like layer of homemade whipped cream, these no-fuss bars are perfect for potlucks, parties, or a sweet family treat. Garnished with crushed graham crackers or extra banana slices, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep and minimal baking time, this make-ahead dessert ensures stress-free hosting while delivering all the nostalgic flavors you love. Perfect for fans of banana desserts, creamy pies, and easy crowd-pleasers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.3333 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 box (3.4 oz) Instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 3 large Bananas, sliced
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Optional: Crushed graham crackers or banana slices for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Use the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass to ensure it is tightly packed and level.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and whole milk until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate the pudding until needed.
Once the crust is cool, evenly layer the sliced bananas on top.
Pour the prepared banana pudding over the banana layer, spreading it out evenly.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the banana pudding layer.
Garnish the top with crushed graham crackers or additional banana slices, if desired.
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld.
Slice into bars and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.2 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.8 g | 594% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 557 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 1484 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.1 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 258.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 2972 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
